Police are keen to trace a 15-year-old Felixstowe girl who has been missing since Friday evening.

Named only as Catarina, the teenager was last seen in the town at 3.30pm on Tuesday 14 December and she was reported missing at 6pm on Friday 17 December.

Catarina is described as white, of slim build, is approximately 5ft 6ins tall, with very long, dark red hair worn in a bun and she has a tanned complexion. She was last seen wearing black jeans with rips, black, red and white Nike trainers, a black hoody and a black puffer coat with white writing. She was also carrying a small, black cross body bag and has her nose pierced.

It is believed Catarina may be in the Ipswich area.

Officers are concerned for Catarina's welfare and are asking anyone with any information about her whereabouts to contact them immediately.

Anyone who believes they have seen Catarina is asked to contact Suffolk police on 101.